Operating System Software And Cd-Rom Databases As Tools For Information Delivery In University E-Libraries In South-South Zone, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out to examine the availability of operating system software and CD-ROM databases as tools for information delivery in university e-libraries in South-South Zone Nigeria. The study was a survey. A sample size of 214 e-library staff in the study area was used for the study. Out of 214 structured questionnaires administered only 208 were retrieved giving a 97 per cent response rate and used for the study. Analysis of data was done using Simple Linear Regression analysis. The findings showed that, operating system software and CD-ROM databases significantly predict information delivery in University e-libraries. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended that; the government at the federal and state levels should endeavour to equipped e-libraries in the study area with up-to-date computer systems with relevant operating systems to facilitate information delivery; adequate CD-ROM databases should be subscribed to for onward delivery of information in e-libraries.